Soccer
IMT-D, 8th Oct., 2009- The “Freshers” witnessed IMT Dubai’s first organised sporting event. A football match was held, between the Seniors and the Juniors, at the grounds of the campus, first of the many events planned for Sports Week at IMT. Music blared, energy vibrated throughout the campus and the plush green grass invited the players to perform their very best. The event was much Much more than just a soccer game, it was a foundation for the next two years of bonding and team spirit.
Students at IMT started pouring into the courtyard/lawn, when music began reverberating through the campus at around 4 pm. The energy was almost tangible, running through people’s blood and smiles. Prior to that, the members of the Sports Committee, who were in charge of organising this event, worked the entire afternoon to make the necessary preparations for the match. Observers noticed their enthusiasm, organisation and heed for detail. Everything down to the last bottle of water was taken care of. Tables and chairs were set up, speakers were put all around the field to give a great sound effect and a huge gold trophy resurfaced to be presented to the winning team. So, a big kudos and applaud is in order for the Sports Committee for their impeccable work!
The event started right on time with the opening speech by Dr. Mohan Agarwal, who in his usual style emphasized on the implications of these sporting events in a business school. His words were encouraging as always. Then, the two teams lined up in the center of the field and through the speakers came seeping out the Indian National Anthem. That moment, of togetherness, of passion, of an inexplicable racing of the heartbeat, of goose bumps, was magical to say the very least. Those 2 minutes of pure serenity would be ingrained in the memory of every person present at that moment for many years to come.
Then the game commenced and the racing heartbeats broke records as the adrenaline levels rose to their peaks, not only for the players, but also the crowd, which gathered to cheer for the players. Both 2008 and 2009 batches cheered their respective teams, and the atmosphere was no different from attending a Manchester United match in the stadium! While the players sped across the field, playing like pros, people stood on the sidelines and cheered the players on. The energy of all the players is commendable. Their spirit and determination was truly impressive and people took pleasure in cheering both the teams on!
The 2008 batch walked away with the cup, at the end of the game, but after a game this exhilarating it mattered more how it was played, than who won. Having said that, a hearty congratulations and pat on the back goes to the all the 2008 batch team members! A special mention must be given to their spirit and attitude towards the 2009 fall batch during and after the game. The match ended on a friendly note, and the spirit of the sport was kept alive!
The first sporting event of the academic year 2009-2010, was undoubtedly a huge success! IMT students are now extremely charged up and waiting with bated breath for the upcoming events of Sports Week!
Team METH...!!
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